Thanks, Greg!

Will the Vanagon Westy you just brought home be ready for the TCWBC or will
the Tomato Westfakia be solo?

Pete

> Hi Pete and Nancy,
>
> That's the same weekend as the True Canadian Winter Bus Campout.... Us
> frostbitten canucks can't wait for spring either. We had 8 buses last
> year and 10 or more are expected this time around. Glad to hear we're
> not the only crazy ones out there.
>
> I put up a "winter camping tips" page for the TCWBC at
> http://www.pottsfamily.ca/The_Bug_Pack/TCWBC/WinterHints.html. but here
> are some highlights:
>
> - Use a piece of foam carpet underlay or ensolite padding to insulate
> your beach chairs and to keep your bum off the frozen picnic table
> seats.
> - Eat LOTS of high-carb food. Active adults can use as much as 5000
> calories when active outdoors.
>
> - A 1000W electric heater will do an excellent job of heating a westy.
> Each person adds about 100W of extra heat.
>
> - Keep a window open to allow the water vapour to escape.
>
> Have a good time!
>
> Happy trails,
>
> Greg Potts
> Toronto, Ontario, Canada
>
> 1973/74/79 Westfakia Conversion **Bob the Tomato**  LY3H
> 1977 Sunroof Automatic L63H/L90D
> http://www.pottsfamily.ca/westfakia
> http://www.busesofthecorn.com
>
>
> On 1-Feb-05, at 10:01 PM, pete or nancy owsianowski wrote:
>
>> Some brave bus pilots from the Buses By The Beach group are going to
>> try
>> some Winter Westy camping at Pokagon State Park in Indiana on February
>> 19th.
>> (We can't wait for Spring!) After hitting the toboggan run, we will
>> retire
>> to the campfire and our buses.